Supreme Court to examine plea against Income Tax Dept’s power to conduct no-notice digital raids

The Supreme Court began its examination of a petition challenging the powers of the Income Tax (IT) Department to carry out search and seizure operations without prior notice, including the…

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‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ row: Supreme Court directs title change, makers agree to rename Manoj Bajpayee film

The controversy surrounding Manoj Bajpayee’s upcoming film Ghooskhor Pandat intensified after the Supreme Court came down strongly on the makers over the film’s title, calling it derogatory and unacceptable. Following…

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Supreme Court says banning talaq via whatsApp or email could lead to pre-judgment; defers decision

The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed caution about passing an immediate order prohibiting the pronouncement of talaq through electronic modes such as WhatsApp or email, observing that such a move…

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Supreme Court urges election commission to devise strategy to tackle excessive poll spending

The Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) to examine the possibility of developing a concrete framework to address the problem of excessive election spending. The direction…

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